Full Size Pakistani Loach

Yoyo loach yo yo loach almorha loach pakistani loach reticulated loach tank size. It s a silver loach that features dark markings that resemble the letters y o y o and as it moves through the water some say its bouncy movements look very much like those of a yoyo toy. Botia almorhae gray 1831 common name.

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Originally from pakistan this fish also earned the name pakistani loach.

Full size pakistani loach. Sometimes incorrectly referred to as a scaleless fish it actually has very small scales embedded in its skin. Females generally plumper all over than males and can get extremely fat when full of eggs. What s more the yoyo loach which is also known as pakistani loach or almora loach has four pairs of barbels that protrude from its mouth area.

75 81 f 24 27 c ph. A bottom dwelling fish it is an active scavenger. Yoyo loach almorha loach pakistani loach reticulated loach synonyms.

Silver body and black patterns. The name yoyo loach originates from the fact that the marking on the fishes side resemble the word yoyo although this becomes more difficult to see as the fish ages. This yoyo loach has several names including the pakistani loach from its place of origin and the reticulated loach from its giraffe like pattern.

6 inches 15 cm the yoyo loach botia almorhae also known as the pakistani loach is a small fresh water fish native to india and pakistan. Botia almorhae common name. The yoyo loach goes by the scientific name botia almorhae and is also known as the almora loach this name is more representative of the fish but yoyo stuck as the common name.

25 gallons 100l and more temperament. 14 16 cm 5 5 6 3 in care level. Males exhibit redness around barbels and mouth.